China
What is Lying Flat Lifestyle (tangping) in China?
The “lying flat” lifestyle (tangping) is a minimalist approach to work and life adopted by a segment of Chinese youth in response to bleak economic prospects and societal pressures. Origins The term “lying flat” originated in an April 2021 blog ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
What is the ‘Widow Year’ in China?
In Chinese culture, certain years are known as “Widow Years.” A Widow Year is a lunar year that does not contain the traditional solar term “Spring Commences” (Lichun), which marks the beginning of spring. The upcoming Year of the Dragon ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Pakistan: Proposed Acquisition of J-31 Chinese Stealth Fighters
As per media reports, Pakistan is in talks with China to acquire the J-31 stealth fighter aircraft, which bears similarities to American-made F-35 and F-22 jets. If acquired, these new fighters could replace older F-16s in Pakistan’s fleet. Pakistan’s Existing ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Hai Yang 24 Hao: Chinese Warship’s Colombo Visit Raises Diplomatic Queries
A Chinese naval vessel, ‘Hai Yang 24 Hao,’ arrived in Colombo Port on August 10 for a formal visit, scheduled to dock until August 12. This visit comes a year after a similar event strained Indo-Lanka relations due to diplomatic ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
China’s Guidelines for the Construction of Minor Mode of the Mobile Internet
In a bid to curb uncontrolled digital addiction among the youth, China’s cyberspace watchdog has proposed groundbreaking guidelines to restrict smartphone usage for children. These guidelines, if adopted, will introduce some of the world’s most stringent regulations for young users ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Second Thomas Shoal
Second Thomas Shoal, located in the north-eastern part of the Spratly Islands, has emerged as a contentious area in the South China Sea. The recent incident near Second Thomas Shoal escalated tensions between China and the Philippines. The Philippine Coast ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs